Traditional coming-of-age ceremony held in Shenyang

Students wearing traditional Chinese dress bow to their teachers during a coming-of-age ceremony at Liaoning Province Shiyan High School, Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on June 2. A coming-of-age ceremony has  marked the entry of young people into adulthood since ancient China. The school’s international department held the coming-of-age ceremony and graduation ceremony for students who are going to study overseas, with the aim of strengthening their sense of social responsibility. [Photo/people.cn]

A teacher and student take part in the coming-of-age ceremony in Shenyang, June 2. [Photo/people.cn]